Until Then (NaNoWrimo 2021)
TemptedHeart
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  • Parts 14
  • Time 2h 42m
TemptedHeart
Ongoing, First published Nov 18, 2021
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Kaycee Rice comes from a rich and well known family background but with the money and fame comes with deep scars that has left her traumatized and emotionally numb.

Archer Quinn whose family has fallen from grace to grass tries to find a balance between being a parent while trying not to lose himself as he lives through his own personal hell. 

A girl who is cold and struggles to identify and express her own emotions, a boy who is brutally honest and wears his heart on his sleeve. They've got scars, they live through pain and yet they choose to love despite all the hardships and are determined to make something out of their lives. 

But will they be able to turn the hand of fate or will life end up dealing them another tragic hand?? 


Warning⚠️⚠️: This book contains harsh language and scenes of mental and physical abuse. 

Updates: Whenever I can.

This amazing book cover was designed by @_miss_idealist_.
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How It Started

11 parts Ongoing Mature

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